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Elizabethtown, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Hardin County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
303
Population
427/sq mi density
$20,645
Median Income
$19,921 per capita
$65,800
Home Value
$136,188 Zillow
$232
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
532
Violent Crime/100K
1,783 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$20,645 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $232/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabethtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 403 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4499°N, 88.3035°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Elizabethtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").